About SoloHourly

Who built this

Hi, I’m Asif Iqbal — a developer focused on building practical tools that solve real-world problems.

I’m not a full-time freelancer. I built SoloHourly after noticing a common issue: most freelancers don’t undercharge because of lack of skill — they undercharge because they don’t have a clear way to calculate what they actually need to earn.

Why SoloHourly exists

Most pricing advice online is vague:

“Charge what you’re worth”
“Look at market rates”

That doesn’t help when you need a real number. SoloHourly was built to answer a simple question: What should I charge to cover my costs, time, and profit — realistically?

How the calculators work

The tools on this site are based on practical pricing logic used by freelancers and small businesses:

• Monthly expense coverage (living + business costs)
• Billable vs non-billable hours
• Desired profit margin
• Workload assumptions

These inputs are combined to generate:

• A sustainable hourly rate
• A realistic project price

The goal is not to guess — it’s to calculate. The calculations are based on common freelance pricing frameworks, with optional market rate references to keep results grounded in real-world ranges.

What this is (and isn’t)

SoloHourly is designed to give you a clear starting point for pricing your work.

It is not:

• Financial advice
• A fixed “correct” rate
• A replacement for market research

Your final rate should always reflect your skills, niche, and demand.

Current scope and progress

Currently live: 280+ profession and country rate combinations across 20 professions and 14 countries.

In progress: incorporating real usage data to show how calculated rates compare to what freelancers actually charge.